2 young lives lost

[Tripper]

Originally Posted by SiaSuay

The Great Singapore Train Disruption Service .

Wahahahaaa very appropriate name

[skyleon]

Wet platforms at Tuas West Extension’s open house



By Kenneth Cheng,Megan Ng


Published 7:55 AM, June 16, 2017

Updated 8:05 AM, June 16, 2017


SINGAPORE — More than an hour after a public preview of the Tuas West Extension (TWE) to the East-West Line kicked off on Friday (June 16), the fanfare was somewhat dampened by wet platforms at several stations.

When TODAY was at the Tuas Crescent stop — one of the extension’s four new stations — about 1.20pm, rain was seen entering the station from above and the sides of the platform. Over at Gul Circle, the east-bound platform was also completely wet at about 2pm, and cleaners were out in force.

In response to TODAY’s queries, a spokesperson for the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the stations are designed to allow natural light to enter from the roof and the side louvres. This is to give the stations “an airy and bright feel”.

“During heavy downpours, we are aware that rainwater can come through the side louvres... We will be implementing measures to prevent this,” the spokesperson added.

The wet platform at Tuas Crescent had led some commuters, such as retiree Khoo Poh Choon, 68, to believe that there were “holes in the roof”.

Commuters were seen filing down the staircases to seek shelter. Within minutes, parts of the platform were completely wet and SMRT staff members were seen deploying “Caution, Wet Floor” signs.

“Why is it so wet?... The platform’s so slippery and a lot of workers may run the risk of falling,” he told TODAY.

He suggested that “additional shelter” should be provided.

This is not the first time rainwater had seeped into the station.

A 65-year-old cleaner, who gave his name only as Mr Ng, said he has worked at Tuas Crescent for 10 days and had seen half the platform become completely wet on two occasions when thunderstorms occurred.


continue reading here : http://www.todayonline.com/singapore...ons-open-house

[konichiwawa]

Just some minor ponding issues, no worries

[SiaSuay]

They are wasting water .

[skyleon]

Panel to explore ways to make public transport more family-friendly

Published: 4:00 AM, June 23, 2017




SINGAPORE — A new advisory panel has been formed to make recommendations on developing a more family-friendly public transport system, Senior Minister of State (Transport) Lam Pin Min said yesterday.

The panel will be co-chaired by Mr Richard Magnus, chairman of the Public Transport Council (PTC), and Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Transport.

“A family-friendly public transport system lies at the heart of a family-friendly nation.

“My aspiration is that families who now own cars because they need to ferry their children or their elderly parents, will not need to do so any more in the future,” said Dr Lam in a Facebook post.

The Family-Friendly Transport Advisory Panel will comprise representatives from diverse backgrounds, and “they will also consult widely”, added Dr Lam, who is also Senior Minister of State (Health).

Mr Magnus said the new panel “will allow us to pay closer attention to the needs of our commuters, especially parents who travel with young children or elderly dependents”.

“This is in line with PTC’s existing advisory role to the Transport Minister on transport matters, as we continue to look at ways to make our public transport system more inclusive,” he added.

Expressing a similar sentiment, Mr Sitoh said he is encouraged by the formation of this panel “as it will allow us to take a deeper look at how we can create a transport system that is more inclusive for all commuters”.


continue reading here : http://www.todayonline.com/singapore...amily-friendly

[Proacted]

Simple thing also need panel?
Wooden panel, metal panel?

[SiaSuay]

Originally Posted by Proacted

Simple thing also need panel?
Wooden panel, metal panel?

Another wayang show . Common sense will tell you what the commuters really want is to have zero train service disruption and no price increase.

[skyleon]

Potential delays on North-South Line as 'intensive performance checks' continue: LTA, SMRT



27 Jun 2017 03:50PM (Updated: 27 Jun 2017 04:00PM)



SINGAPORE: Commuters taking the MRT on the North-South Line (NSL) may experience some delay in the coming weeks, as engineers continue to test a new signalling system beyond the June holiday period.


In a joint statement on Tuesday (Jun 27), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and transport operator SMRT said they will continue to "conduct intensive performance checks and deploy new software to improve the system".

"During this period, commuters may continue to experience some delay when travelling on NSL, if new issues emerge. We seek your continued understanding and patience, as our team works round the clock to resolve these issues as quickly as possible."

LTA and SMRT have been conducting tests since Mar 28, together with Thales, the supplier of the signalling system. Tests first started with the last hour of passenger service on selected weekdays, and progressed to full-day trials on weekdays that began on May 29.

According to the joint statement, the trials so far have allowed engineers to fine tune the system and rectify teething problems.

For instance, the alignment of train and platform doors at all stations have improved, and train service intervals are better regulated. It added that operations controllers and train captains have also overcome initial issues in using the system, and "significantly reduced" incidents of trains overshooting the platforms.

Full-day trials of the system had resulted in rush-hour delays earlier this month, prompting some commuters to question why tests had to be done during peak hours.

SMRT had explained that tests must be conducted all day to "accumulate adequate testing hours" to ensure that any teething issues can be sorted out.

“LTA and SMRT have been working very closely with Thales to identify and resolve issues. Once an issue is identified, a team of engineers analyses it and identifies suitable remedial action such as the implementation of a new software so that the issue can be quickly rectified," said LTA's project director for re-signalling Tan Yih Long on Tuesday.

Read more at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/...rmance-8981668


Checks after checks after checks ? How many checks you want to do ? Commuters better to plan alternative route .

[grantz]

Originally Posted by skyleon

.....
Checks after checks after checks ? How many checks you want to do ? Commuters better to plan alternative route .

Better to plan alternative government

[unicornboy]

Originally Posted by grantz

Better to plan alternative government

I can only think of WP. But look at them. Are they able to form a reliable govt? Look at CSM? Real disappointing

[stardawn]

I rather give other people a chance to govern the country .

[skyleon]

Train services down on North-South Line, 5 East-West Line stations during evening peak hour

Published: 6:08 PM, June 28, 2017

Updated: 7:02 PM, June 28, 2017



SMRT first tweeted at 5.15pm on Wednesday that train services on the North-South Line would be delayed for 30mins due to a signalling fault.

June 8

[NSL]: Due to a signalling fault, train service on the #NSL will be delay for 30 mins. Free regular bus is available on the #NSL.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) June 28, 2017

MRT services were later confirmed to be down on the entire North-South Line at 5.35pm, with free regular bus services activated, SMRT announced in a tweet.

[NSL]: Due to a signalling fault, there are no train services along #NSL. Free regular bus services are available along #NSL.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) June 28, 2017

There were similar train interruptions for the five Tuas West Extension MRT stations from Joo Koon to Tuas Link on the East-West Line for 30mins.

At 5.22pm, another signalling fault crippled train services between the five new Tuas West Extension MRT stations from Joo Koon to Tuas Link on the East-West Line.

[EWL]: Due to a signalling fault, there are no train service btw #TLK & #JKN. Free regular bus services are available btw #TLK & #JKN.

— SMRT Corporation (@SMRT_Singapore) June 28, 2017

SMRT later claimed that train services between Joo Koon to Tuas Link resumed half an hour later at 5.56pm. However, the gates at Gul Circle Station were still shuttered at 6.30pm when a TODAY reporter visited the scene.

The barricades were finally removed at 6.48pm, with 15min delays.



continue reading here : http://www.todayonline.com/singapore...ning-peak-hour


How come always have major breakdown at the end of the month and during peak hour ?

[SiaSuay]

So really breakdown or is it testing ? Shouldn't Singapore PM sack the CEO of SMRT ? Really world class transport system .

[austim]

Originally Posted by SiaSuay

So really breakdown or is it testing ? Shouldn't Singapore PM sack the CEO of SMRT ? Really world class transport system .

All the CEOs and those holding high position are own people, where can sack?

On second thoughts, they may be sacked but compensated with millions

[jay.lay]

Originally Posted by SiaSuay

So really breakdown or is it testing ? Shouldn't Singapore PM sack the CEO of SMRT ? Really world class transport system .

up u back